Ombre Fringe Skirt (made from old Tshirts)

Ombre Fringe Skirt (made from old Tshirts)

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Yes, we’ve been home renovating.  And painting (did you see yesterday’s Picking Paint post??).  And ripping up floors so that we can lay down new ones.  Whew.   But I’ve also been unpacking bit by bit.  And as I was unpacking my sewing stuff the other day, I pulled out a wad of thrift store Tshirts that I bought for some random project (who knows …

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Home Improvement: Picking Paint Colors

Home Improvement: Picking Paint Colors

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You thought I went missing, didn’t you?  Or maybe on a vacation?  Nope……..just working like busy little bees on our new home.  We’ve been tearing things down, building things up, painting (and more painting), and making things our own.  It’s been fun.  And rewarding.  But whew, very exhausting.  I can’t wait to show you a few things though.  I have several things to share that …

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20+ Handmade Baby Gift Ideas

20+ Handmade Baby Gift Ideas

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OH MY!!!  Love, love, love!  Check out these personalized buttons from Pick Your Plum today.  Holy Toledo…….how cool would it be to add your name, your business, or a love note on your projects.  You could add the buttons to a bag, use them as decor, attach them to a pouch, maybe the straps of girl’s summer dress………ooooooh, the ideas are endless.  Way too unique and …

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Flip-Flop Refashion: from “blah” to “ahhhhh!!”

Flip-Flop Refashion: from “blah” to “ahhhhh!!”

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 Have you noticed my newest sponsor, Sew Pretty Sew Free?  I know many of you are going to jump all over this site…..because it’s an inspirational round-up blog, with links to some sort of Free Sewing Pattern……..EVERY day.  No more hunting here, there, and everywhere, looking for some inspiration.  You’ll find so many great links and photos of some really fantastic projects.  Perfect. :)  Go …

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SUPER Simple Circle Dress (from Tshirt & Knit Bed Sheet)

SUPER Simple Circle Dress (from Tshirt & Knit Bed Sheet)

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 Wow.  Sorry for all the craziness.    I thought I’d be up and running yesterday (after our move over the weekend) but our internet was really wonky.  We had to get that all figured out……but whew, it’s now fixed.  And all of our stuff is moved in.  And the old house is cleared out.  Thank you, thank you……for all the well wishes and virtual high-fives …

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My budding seamstress…..well, kind of. ;)

My budding seamstress…..well, kind of. ;)

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Have you seen these darling Personalized Serving Utensils from Pick Your Plum?  Ummmm…..I think I have Mother’s Day gifts checked off the list.  Or hmmmm, maybe a wedding gift.  Or neighbor gift. Or……I’ll stop.  :)  I just thought they were too cute to not share.     Also, one more thing.  Amy, over at Mod Podge Rocks created a brand new site called Washi Tape …

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